Findings show that the technological strategy construct is positively related with openness
if measured as both partner intensity and phase intensity, which, in turn, are positively
related with innovation performance. Therefore, H1 is supported. In addition, preliminary
evidence from the model also seems to suggest full mediation of these two constructs
between technological strategy and innovation performance, as the direct relation
becomes insignificant if analyzed concurrently. Thus, the effectiveness of a firm’s
technologically aggressive behavior in achieving higher innovation performance seems
strongly related to the intensification of collaboration with the partners along the innovation
funnel